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JVIerry Christmas 



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To You All. 



1878. 



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CHICAGO: 

r»tJBLISHBD B^Z" THE -A."CJTl3r< 

1877. 




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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1S77, by 

VIRGINIA J. KENT,. 

In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C. 



R. R. M'Cabe & Co., 

PRINTERS, 

57 Washington St., Chicago. 



M 

JjfJ HESE lessons and hymns have nearly all been pre- 
pared for and used in my little classes from time to 
k time. I now arrange them as a Christmas gift for 
the little ones at present under my care. Should 
they reach " others not of this fold," may they be a bless- 
ing in some way to each little heart! I send also with the 
gift, greeting to all who love to feed the lambs of the flock — 
to parents, to whom is granted the privilege of first 
impressing the child's heart; and to teachers, who should 
be "instant in season and out of season," adding line upon 
line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little, 
and never be weary in well doing, knowing that the seed 
sown nozv will sooner or later ripen into a golden harvest. 
And now a word to my 

Dear Children: 

Will you accept from your loving teacher 
this little book, and try to remember all the good things 
contained in its pages, but particularly those from God's 
own book? Hide them away in your heart, that you may 
be wise unto salvation. 

Your affectionate teacher, 

VIRGINIA J. KENT. 



Bless 
the Lord, O my 

soul ; and all 
that is within 

me, bless 
His Holy name. 

Bless 
the Lord, O my 

soul, and 

forget not all 

His benefits. 



Psalm ciii. I. 2. 



CHRISTMAS HYMN. 

HILE shepherds watched their flocks by night, 

All seated on the ground, 
The angel of the Lord came down, 

And glory shone around. 

"Fear not," said he, for mighty dread 

Had seized their troubled mind : 
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring 

To you and all mankind. 

" To you in David's town, this day, 

Is born in David's line, 
A Saviour who is Christ the Lord; 

And this shall be the sign: 

"The heavenly Babe you there shall find 

To human view displayed, 
All meanly wrapt in swathing bands, 

And in a manger laid." 

Thus spoke the seraph, and forthwith 

Appeared a shining throng 
Of angels praising God, who thus 

Addressed their joyful song: 

"All glory be to God on high, 

And to the earth be peace, 
Good will henceforth from heaven to men 

Begin and never cease." 



Glory 
to God in the 

highest, and 

on earth peace, 

good 

will to men. 



Luke it. 14. 



THE OLD YEAR. 



E steals away so quietly, 
I cannot bid him stay, 
To ask the record of the past 
He marked from day to day. 



Yet every day and every hour 

Has in its buried past, 
Something of good or evil done, 

Which must forever last. 

Dear Father, take the record, all 

Of 1877; 
Forgive the evil, let the good 

Be treasured up in heaven. 

7 



i 

Watch, 
therefore, for ye 

know not 
the day nor the 

hour 

when the Son of 

man cometh. 



Matt. xxv. ij. 



THE NEW YEAR. 



ELCOME! we greet thee, for we know 
VL A Father's generous hand 

Has sent thee, full of hope and cheer, 
To this our favored land. 

The cloud, the sunshine, and the rain, 

The seed and harvest days, 
Shall all be ours, as 'twas of old. 

To Him we give the praise. 

Help us to honor Thee, O Lord — 

Thy goodness is so great — 
And faithful, loving children be, 

In 1878. 



A PROMISE. 

If ye 

be willing and 

obedient, 

ye shall eat the 

good 

of the land. 

Isa. i. jg. 



A MORNING PRAYER. 



JESUS, with the light of day, 
We, Thy little ones, would pray: 
From all evil keep us free, 
Save us from displeasing Thee; 
Every day and every hour, 
Save us by Thy mighty power: 
And when all our days are o'er, 
We will praise Thee, evermore ! 



When thou 
prayest, enter 

into 
thy closet, and 

when thou 

hast shut thy 

door, 

pray to thy 

Father which is 

in secret. 



Matt. tv. 6. 



AN EVENING PRAYER. 



jjEAR Father, at the evening hour, 
As at the morning light, 
Thy little one comes asking Thee 
To keep her (him) through the night. 

Forgive all naughty words or deeds 

I've said or done to-day, 
And make me, Lord, a better child ; 

Most humbly do I pray. 

Bless mamma, papa, all my friends, 

And may we all love Thee. 
I ask it all for Jesus' sake ; 

To Him the praise shall be. 



13 



Evening, and 
morning, and at 

noon, 
will I pray, and 

cry aloud; 

and He shall 

hear my voice. 



Psalm Iv. ij. 



LITTLE THINGS. 



p WO little eyes, to look to God ; 

I 

Two little ears, to hear His Word ; 

Two little feet, to walk in His ways; 

Two hands, to work for Him all my days ; 

One little tongue, to speak His truth ; 

One little heart for Him, now in my youth. 

Take them, dear Jesus, and let them be 

Always obedient and true to Thee. 

15 



Even so 
it is not the will 

of your 
Father which is 

in Heaven, 
that one of these 

little ones 
should perish. 



Matt, xviii. 14. 
16 



A PRAYER AT THE OPENING 
OF SUNDAY SCHOOL. 



tEAR Father, we, Thy little ones, 
Assemble here to-day, 
To hear of Jesus' love to us, 

And learn to praise and pray. 
O help me and my schoolmates dear 
Remember that the Lord is here. 

17 



Enter into 

His gates with 

thanksgiving, 

and 
into His courts 

with praise; 
Be thankful 

unto Him, 

and bless His 

name. 



Psalm c. 4 



A PRAYER AT THE CLOSING 
OF SUNDAY SCHOOL. 






EAR Father, now, before we part, 
Receive our humble prayer, 
And fill with love each little heart; 

Go with us everywhere. 
O, may we ever watchful be ! 
Keep us, O, keep us near to Thee ! 

19 



I will 
instruct thee, 

and teach 

thee in the way 

which 

thou shalt go ; 

I will guide thee 

with 

Mine eye. 



Psalm, xxxit. S. 



\ 



A SUNDAY SCHOOL EXERCISE 



j| CLOSE my eyes and look within, 

And lo! my heart is full of sin! 
I raise my eyes and look above, 
And Jesus, with His heart of love, 
Looks down in pity on His child; 
Although I'm wayward, wandering, wild, 
He calls me back, and freely gives 
Me pardon, and my heart receives. 



Like as 
a father pitieth 

his children, 
so the Lord piti- 
eth them 
that fear 



Psalm ciii. ij. 



Who for- 

giveth all thine 

iniquities. 



Psalm ciii. j. 



SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT. 



M 



5S 

^F you love Me, Jesus said, 
You must show it. 
S If you really love the Saviour, 

You will know it. 
If you love your little brother, 
Your father, or your mother, 
You don't have to ask another 

If it's so ; 

For you know 
That your hearts are bound together, 

And your love 

You can prove, 
By cheerfully obeying each request. 
Then prove your love for Jesus, 

As He said, 
By keeping His commandments, 

And be led 
By His gentle, loving spirit; 
And trusting in His merit, 
You at last will enter into His rest. 



23 



If ye love 
Me, keep My 
com- 
mandments. 



John xiv. 15. 



Serve 

the Lord with 

gladness. 



Psalm c. 2. 
24 



SOMETHING TO REMEMBER. 

JSik, 

'HENEVER the church is opened for 

prayer, 

* Satan is about the first to be there ; 
He watches the coming of all, and soon sees 
Whom he can trouble and whom he can please. 

But Jesus has told us that, even where two 
Or three go to worship, He always goes, too ; 
He will teach them to pray and grant their 

request, 
And give to His children just what is best. 

Let us cling to Him closely, and Satan will fly, 
For he never can harm us when Jesus is nigh ; 
Let us look unto Him and be saved from all 
sin, 

And be ready to go when He says " Enter in." 

2 5 



God 

is a Spirit, and 

they that 

worship Him 

must 

worship Him in 

spirit 

and in truth. 



John iv. 24. 
26 



DAYS OF THE WEEK. 



m 

\t?! EVEN bright jewels our Father above 
&0 Hath given His children, in mercy and 
love : 
Beautiful jewels set in gold 
For the rich and poor, the young and the old. 
But one He asks may to Him be given, 
That each may have some treasure in Heaven. 

These jewels are days, and we are blest 
With hours for labor and hours for rest. 
Let us work with all zeal, be fervent in spirit. 
That we may the kingdom of Heaven inherit. 

S-aviour of sinners, O, hear while we pray! 
M-aster, O lead us and guide us alway ! 
T-he Lord is my Shepherd, and He will 

provide ; 
W-atchful and prayerful, I'll keep by His side. 
T-here is room for no idler in the vineyard to 

wait — 
F-aithful workers are needed, the harvest is 

great — 
S-uch only shall enter the beautiful gate. 

27 



Fear not, 

little flock, for it 

is your 

Father's good 

pleasure 

to give you the 

kingdom. 



Luke xii. 32. 
28 



THE SEVEN DAYS OF THE 
WEEK. 



'ONDAY, remember that God is your 
Friend ; 

TUESDAY, with care your hours to spend; 
WEDNESDAY, remember that " God is 

love ; " 

THURSDAY, your love for Him to prove; 

FRIDAY, remember the narrow way; 

SATURDAY, time is passing away; 

SUNDAY, remember from labor to rest — 

Tis God's holy day, the sweetest and best. 

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Not sloth- 
ful in business; 

fervent 
in spirit; serv- 
ing the Lord. 



Rom. xii. n. 



Remember 

the 

Sabbath day to 

keep it holy. 



Ex. xx. 8. 
30 



A PROMISE. 



[ESUS has said it, 



©3 Therefore it is true- 



The Holy Spirit 
Abideth with you. 

Jesus has said it; 

O, do not grieve 
The Holy Spirit, 

Nor tempt Him to leave. 



31 



I will pray 
the Father, and 

He 
shall give you 

another 
Comforter, that 

He may 

abide with you 

forever. 



John xiv. j 6, 
32 



DIALOGUE IN VERSE. 



fUCH a little one as I, 
Will not Jesus pass me by? 
No ; for in His word we read, 
He His little ones will lead. 

I am often naughty, too ; 
Then I know not what to do. 

Jesus tells us, if we pray, 
He will take our sins away. 

But His throne is up so high, 
Far above the starry sky. 

Yet He's never far away 

From His children when they pray. 

Together — 

Let us, then, His word believe, 
Nor His gentle Spirit grieve. 
Jesus, Master, from above, 
Fill our little hearts with love. 

33 



Jesus said, 
Suffer the little 

children 
to come unto 

Me, 
and forbid them 

not, for 

of such is the 

kingdom 

of Heaven. 



Mark x. 14. 
34 



HAPPY LITTLE CHILDREN. 

M 

U(<APPY little children 
All the time are we; 
Every one can truly say, 
"Jesus cares for me." 

Happy little children, 

With a spirit free; 
In our little hearts we say, 

"Jesus loveth me." 

Happy little children 

May we always be, 
Saying from our little hearts, 

"Jesus, we love thee." 

Happy little children ; 

When we come to die, 
We shall have a home above, 

With Jesus, in the sky. 

35 



I love 
them that love 

Me, 
and those that 

seek Me 

early shall find 

Me. 



Prov. viii. iy. 

36 



JESUS HAS A 




SATAN HAS A 




Whose shall we wear? 



37 



Take my 
yoke upon you 

and 
learn of Me, for 

I am 
meek and lowly 

in heart, 
and ye shall find 

rest 
unto your souls. 



Matt. xi. 24. 

33 



JESUS SAID: 

I will 
guide 

In the way of all truth. 




SATAN SAYS: 



Follow me, and I will give you all the 



riches 
of 




the 
world. 



Whom shall we follow? 



39 



Jesus said, 

I am the way, 

the truth, 



and the life. 



John xiv. 6. 



40 



JESUS SAID; 

I am 

the 
good gj- 

Shepherd^^_ jg sheep ; 

I lay down my life for my sheep. 




SATAN IS THE 




The wolf cometh but for to kill. 



41 



For 
the Son of man 

is come to 
save that which 

was lost. 



Matt, xviii. II, 



42 



BEHOLD 



the 




of 



God, 



That taketh away the sin of the world. 




roaring 



Seeking whom he may devour. 



43 



shall feed His 

flock like 

a shepherd; He 

shall 

gather the 

lambs 

with His arm 

and 

carry them in 

His bosom. 



Isa. xl. II. 
44 



JESUS WANTS YOUR 
and A ove ' K P ; ,ity ' \ fill it 

Joy, Kindness, 

\ Peace, Patience, J 

\ Long-Suffering, / 

• ft \ H 'militv, / . * 

Will \ Zeal."/ With 

"I want your heart, dear children, 
I want your heart to-day." 



SATAN WANTS YOUR 
He A ride : A TM fill it 

Malice, Sloth, 
\ Hatred, Deceit, J 

\ Covetousr.ess, / 

will YT!: nce '/ with 



Who shall have it? 

45 



The 
heart is deceit- 
ful above 
all things, and 

desperately 
wicked; who can 

know it? I 

the Lord search 

the heart. 



jfer. xvii. 9, 10. 

46 



JESUS SAID 




he that followeth Me shall have the 
light of life. 

Joint viii. 12. 



SATAN LOVES DARKNESS. 



Shall we be in the light with Christ, or 
in the dark with Satan ? 

47 



Every 

one that doeth 

evil 

hateth the 

light, 

neither cometh 

to the light. 



John Hi. 20. 

4 8 



OUGHT TO 

|RAY often; 
Read my Bible daily ; 
Obey my parents ; 
Love and obey God ; 
Love my neighbor; 
Repent of sin ; 
Be converted ; 
Have a pure heart; 
Live a pure life 



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Blessed 
are the pure in 

heart, 
for they shall 

see God. 



Matt. v. 8. 



So 



OBEDIENCE TO PARENTS. 



|tjONOR thy father and thy mother, 
q|| that thy days may be long upon the 
land which the Lord thy God giveth 
thee. 

Fifth Commandment. Ex. #*. 12. 

Honor thy father and mother, which is 
the first commandment with promise. 

Eph* vi. 2. 

Children, obey, your parents in the 
Lord, for this is right. 

E$h. vi. 1. 

Children, obey your parents in all 
things, for this is well pleasing unto the 
Lord. 

Col. Hi. 20. 

5* 



A wise son 

maketh a glad 

father ; 

but a foolish 

son is 

the heaviness of 

his mother. 



Prov. x. I. 

52 



GOD'S CARE. 



^OW many are the little stars 
That stud the evening sky, 
And shine so brightly all the night, 
Like diamonds, up so high ! 

How many are the blades of grass 
That spring beneath our feet ! 

And flowers unnumbered meet our gaze, 
So full of fragrance sweet. 

How many little drops of rain 

Fall on the thirsty ground, 
And make the fruit and golden grain 

So richly to abound! 

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And so unnumbered blessings come 

To each of us below — 
As many as the stars above, 

And flowers beneath that grow. 

The sunshine falls upon our path, 

The hours come and go, 
And yet we scarcely have a thought 

From whence these blessings flow. 

Dear Father, may we love Thee more, 

Who every need supplies, 
And render up ourselves to Thee 

A willing sacrifice ! 



54 



HOW TO WORSHIP GOD. 






HEN I enter the house of prayer, 
I must remember that God is there; 
I must respectful and quiet be, 
Because it is written, " God seeth me." 

In closing my eyes to offer prayer 
To God, who is here and everywhere, 
I must solemn and earnest be, 
Because it is written, " He listeneth to me." 

If I have a wicked thought within, 
Or am clinging to any secret sin, 
My words will only mockery be, 
Because it is written, " He knoweth me." 

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God cares for the flowers, the birds, the 

trees, 
And surely we are of more value than 

these ; 
Then I will not troubled or anxious be, 
Because it is written, " He loveth me." 

And then in His holy Word we read 
That He will supply our every need ; 
And so, I must never distrustful be, 
Because it is written, " He careth for me." 

Our footsteps, too, He has promised to 

guide, 

And ever keep near His children's side; 

O, may I never unfaithful be, 

Because it is written, "He leadeth me!" 
56 



THE CLOCK. 




HEAR the clock strike, and what does it 
say? 
5^ One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six! A 

beautiful day! 
Again it strikes, Seven ! and brightly the sun 
Is shining, and work for the day has begun. 
I hear it at Eight, as clear as a bell ; 
It says, " I have wonderful things to tell. 
Don't waste any moments; they're not yours, 

nor mine ; 
See how quickly they pass. [I hear it strike 

Nine!] 
Not slothful in business ! hear this, idle men ! 

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Four hours are lost! [And then it strikes Ten ! ] 
No lazy ones enter the kingdom of heaven ; " 
And it rings out in warning the number 

Eleven ! 
Why it's noon, I declare, and while we all rest, 
I hear the Clock ticking and ticking its best. 
// never gets tired, its work's never done; 
But it does rest a little ; hark, it only strikes 

One! 
O, I can't keep up with it, whatever I do ; 
Just while I am talking, again it strikes Two! 
Then quickly comes Three, and then it is Four ! 
The hours seem shorter and shorter, I'm sure. 
These moments are precious; O, how we 

should strive 
To improve each one faithfully! One, Two, 

Three, Four, Five ! 
As through the day, so all through the night, 
The clock ticks and strikes, till again it is light ; 
And then at the dawn begins over again 
To ring out the hours, for pleasure and pain. 

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A PRAYER. 



c 



EAVENLY Father, bend thine ear, 
And thy little children hear; 
Take away our every sin, 
Cleanse our hearts, and enter in! 

Stay with us, and let us be 
Glad to love and follow Thee; 
Teach us how to watch and pray, 
Lead us in the narrow way. 

May we never weary be 
Till the golden gate we see; 
Father, then thy children take 
Home to heaven, for Jesus' sake! 

59 



Thou 
shalt guide me 

with thy 
counsel, and 

afterward 

receive me to 

glory. 



Psalm Ixxh'i. 24* 
60 



LESSONS ON THE COMMAND- 
MENTS. 



3j|OW many Commandments are there? 
jfl Ten. 

Who gave them to us? 
God. 

How were they sent? 

Through Moses. 

On what were they written ? 

Two tables of stone. 

How were they written ? 

By the finger of God? 

What is the First Commandment? 

Thou shalt have no other gods before Me. 

What does it mean, to have " no other god ?" 

Not to love anything more than God ; to 
please Him first in all things ; to love Him bet- 
ter than all our friends, or all earthly good — 
yes, even better than our own lives. 

Why should we do this? 

Because He has made us, and has given us 

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everything we possess, and only asks us to love 
Him best in return for all He has done. 

[The teacher or parent can here speak of different kinds 
of gods — idols of the heathen, home idols, friends, money, 
self, etc. — stating how and why they draw our hearts from 
God.] 

Sing to the tune " St. Louis" — 

Jesus, help me from this day, 
Thy commandments to obey; 
May I give Thee all my heart, 
And with every evil part. 

What is the Second Commandment? 

Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven 
image, nor the likeness of anything that is in 
heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in 
the water under the earth. Thou shalt not 
bow down thyself to them, nor serve them ; 
for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, 
visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the 
children unto the third and fourth generation 
of them that hate Me, and showing mercy 
unto thousands of them that love Me and keep 
My commandments. 

[Explain how, even in our day, many worship and pray 
to images and pictures.] 
62 



Why does this displease God ? 

Because He is a jealous God, and wants us 
to love and worship Him alone. 

Has He a right to our worship? 

He has ; for He made us, and when we sinned 
He sent His only Son to die on the cross, to 
save us from our sins. 

Sing or recite — 

Jesus, may we ever be 
Those who truly worship Thee; 
Serving Thee while life is given; 
Saved at last with Thee in heaven. 

What is the Third Commandment? 

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord 
thy God in vain ; for the Lord will not hold 
him guiltless that taketh His name in vain. 

What is it to take God's name in vain ? 

To speak it in a profane or careless manner. 

Sing or recite — 

May I never speak thy name 
Lightly, or with lips profane. 
May the name of Jesus be 
Life, and peace, and joy to me. 



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What is the Fourth Commandment? 

Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. 
Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work. 
But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the 
Lord thy God : in it thou shalt not do any 
work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, 
thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor 
thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy 
gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven 
and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and 
rested the seventh day. Wherefore the Lord 
blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it. 

What is it to keep the Sabbath day holy? 

Not to play or work, as we do on week days, 
but attend Church and Sunday School when it 
is possible to do so, and think much about 
God. 

How many days are there in the week? 
Yes ; seven. So God only asks us to devote 
one day out of seven alone to Him, which is 
very reasonable, is it not? It is not hard to 
think all day long of our dear parents, and 
sisters, and brothers; if we love them, we 
cannot help doing so. Then, if we love God, 
it will not be hard to think of Him all day 
6 4 



day Sunday, and week days, too ; think of 
what He has given us, and done for us, and 
promised us. Let us remember His com- 
mands. 

Sing or recite — 

May the day which Thou has blest, 
Be to me a day of rest — 
Free from labor and from care — 
Spent with God in praise and prayer. 

What is the Fifth Commandment? 
Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy 
days may be long upon the land which the 
Lord thy God giveth thee. 

What is it to honor your parents? 
To love and obey them, and respect their 
wishes, as well as their commands. 

What promise is made to those who keep 
this commandment? 

They shall live long upon the land which 
God gives them. 
Sing or recite — 

May our parents ever be 
Loved with all sincerity, 
Honored in their least command, 
And we dwell long upon the land. 

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What is the Sixth Commandment? 

Thou shalt not kill. 

Is there more than one way to break this 
commandment? 

There is — to wish any one dead, or to fail to 
do anything in our power to save life. 

Sing or recite — 

Jesus gives us life and breath ; 
Jesus, keep us safe from death. 
When He wants us, then, in love, 
He will take us up above. 

What is the Seventh Commandment? 

Thou shalt not commit adultery. 

What does this mean ? 

Not to think, say, or do any impure thing. 
Little children should never say or do anything 
they would not like their parents and Jesus to 
see and hear. 

Sing or recite — 

May our hearts and lives be pure; 
May we to the end endure. 
Jesus promised such should see 
God, through all eternity. 
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What is the Eighth Commandment ? 
Thou shalt not steal. 
What does this mean ? 

Not to take things that belong to other 
people. 

[Speak of taking little things at home — sugar, pennies, 
etc. — and from orchards, gardens, stores, etc.] 

Sing or recite — 

Keep us, Jesus, should we feel 
Sa an tempting us to steal! 
May we learn to trust in Thee, 
And from evil be kept free. 

What is the Ninth Commandme.it ? 

Thou shalt not bear false witness against 
thy neighbor. 

What does this mean? 

To say anything that is not true of any one ; 
to try and injure them. 

Sing or recite — 

May our words be always true; 
Lord, our every thought renew ! 
And may every action be 
Honest toward man and Thee. 

6 7 



What is the Tenth Commandment? 

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house ; 
thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor 
his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his 
ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy 
neighbor's. 

What does this mean ? 

Not to want or long for anything that 
belongs to another. 

[Tell the story of Ahab, and any other you know of, to 
illustrate what covetousness leads to.] 

Sing or recite — 

All we have from God is sent; 
What we have is only lent — 
Daily breath and daily food — 
Give us, Lord, what seemeth good ! 







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PRIMARY CLASS EXERCISE. 

HAT were all you little folks made for? 
To learn to do God's will, and get 
^^ ready for heaven. 

Where do we learn God's will? 
In the Holy Bible. 

Whom does God want to go to heaven? 
Every one. 

Does God love every one? 
Yes; " God so loved the world that He gave 
His only begotten Son, that whosoever believ- 
eth in Him should not perish, but have ever- 
lasting life." 

Sing page in, Charm — 

44 1 am so glad that our Father in heaven." 

Do all people love God? 

They do not? 

Then, will God take everyone to heaven? 

Only those who love and serve Him here. 

Why do not all people love God? 

Because they have wicked hearts. 

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Can we go to heaven with wicked hearts? 
We can not. 

What, then, must we do? 
Have our hearts changed. 
How can we do this? 

Ask God, for Christ's sake, to make our 
hearts pure and clean. 

[Offer this prayer: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, 
and renew a right spirit within me."] 

Sing page n, Plre Gold — 

" I will pray." 

Will not God give us clean hearts without 
asking? 

He will not. 

Why ? 

Because He wants us to feel the need of it 
first. 

When our hearts are once clean, will they 
not stay so ? 

Not unless we watch and pray. 

Can we keep good, by only watching? 

No ; we must pray also. 

To whom must we pray? 

To God. 
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For what must we pray? 
The Holy Spirit. 
What can the Holy Spirit do ? 
Help us to be good. 

" When He, the Spirit of Truth, is come, He will guide 
you into all truth." 

Sing page 99, Songs for Little Ones — 
" I'm a little pilgrim." 

Will God send the Holy Spirit, if we ask Him? 
Yes; for Jesus promised it. 
What is another name for the Holy Spirit? 
The Comforter. 

What can the Holy Spirit do for us when 
we are troubled ? 
Comfort us. 

What when we are weak and afraid? 
Make us strong. 
What when we are foolish? 
Make us wise. 

Can w T e always have the Holy Spirit? 
We can. 

How do you know we can? 
Because Jesus said it would abide with us. 

" And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you 

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another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever." — 
John xiv. 16. 

Sing or recite page 31 — 

"Jesus has said it." 

When we believe the word of Jesus what do 
we have ? 

Faith. 

Will He be pleased with us if we do not 
believe? 

No; for "without faith it is impossible to 
please Him." 

How may we be sure we love Jesus? 

If we keep His commandments. 

How old must we be to love Jesus and keep 
His commandments? 

Old enough to love ourparents and obey them. 

Does Jesus want such little ones to love Him? 

He does. 

Did He ever say anything about little 
children ? 

Yes; "Suffer the little children to come 
unto Me and forbid them not ; for of such is 
the kingdom of heaven." 

Sing page 31, Songs for Little Ones — 

11 Saviour, like a shepherd lead us." 
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TWENTY-THIRD PSALM. 



tHE Lord is my shepherd ; I shall not want. 
2. He maketh me to lie down in green 
jsife) pastures; He leadeth me beside the still 
waters. 

3. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in 
the paths of righteousness for His name's 
sake. 

4. Yea, though I walk through the valley 
of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil • for 
Thou art with me ; Thy rod and Thy staff 
they comfort me. 

5. Thou preparest a table for me in the 
presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my 
head with oil ; my cup runneth over. 

6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow 
me all the days of my life ; and I will dwell in 
the house of the Lord forever. . 



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A LITTLE LESSON. 

9jOW many disciples did Jesus first choose? 
4; J Twelve. 
V_" What were their names? 

Simon Peter and his brother Andrew; 
James and John, whose father's name was 
Zebedee; Philip and Bartholomew. Thomas 
and Matthew; James, whose father's name 
was Alpheus; Thaddeus, Simon, and Judas 
Iscariot. 

What were they called? 

The twelve apostles. 

What does the word " apostle" mean? 

One sent forth. 

For what did He send them forth? 

To tell the world about Him (Jesus). 

What about Him ? 

That He had come to save them from their 
sins. 

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How many apostles were afterward sent 
forth ? 
Seventy. 

Who was called the great apostle? 

Paul. 

What was his name before he was con- 
verted ? 

Saul. 

How did he feel toward Christians before 
his conversion ? 

He hated and persecuted them. [Tell how.] 

Why did he feel and act - : : 

Because he had a wicked heart, and did not 
love Jesus. 

How was his heart changed? 

Jesus called to him and showed him how 
wicked he was. 

Did he listen to the voice? 

He listened and obeyed; then God forgave 
his sins and made his heart pure and clean. 



ANNIVERSARY HYMN. 

DjlHIS pleasant Anniversary Day 
p[ We hail with cheerful lays, 
And gratitude to Him who taught 
Young hearts to sing His praise. 

O, maywe through the coming year 
Each golden hour improve; 

Storing our little minds with truth, 
And our little hearts with love — - 

Love for our little schoolmates, 

Love for our teachers dear, 
And love for our blessed Saviour, 

Who loves and meets us here. 

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If we 
confess our sins, 

He 
is faithful and 

just to for- 
give us our sins 

and to 
cleanse us from 

all un- 
righteousness. 



/ John i. g. 

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RECITATION FOR A VERY 
LITTLE GIRL. 



^t DON'T think I care to say but a word, 
3. r For they say " Little folks should be seen 
$k and not heard." 

But you need not to think, because we are small, 
That we don't know as much as some big folks, 
that's all. 



JOE'S VALENTINE. 

q> 

If SEE your little smiling eyes, 
3.[ Brighten up with glad surprise; 
<&2 It only is St. Valentine, 
Called to drop another line ; 
So here's a kiss, and off I go, 
But leave my heart with little Joe. 

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EDDIE'S LITTLE BROTHER. 



HAVE a darling little brother, 

Just as sweet 
And cute as any other 

On our street. 

He jumps and laughs and crows; 

Cries, sometimes, too, 
'Cause that's the only way he knows 

How to say " don't " or " do." 

He has black hair, and eyes to match ; 

A little nose ; 
Ten little fingers that can scratch, — 

Ten little toes. 

God sent him to our house one day; 

How glad was I ! 
I hope He'll let him always stay, 

And never die. 

Dear little Walter ! (that's his name) 

While w r e're together, 
No one shall ever teaze or blame 
. My little brother. 
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DAYS IN THE MONTH. 



JANUARY has Thirty-one, 
m Snow and ice, and lots of fun. 

February has Twenty-eight, 
In which to slide, and sleigh, and skate; 
But every fourth year the records incline 
Tq add to the number, and make Twenty-nine, 

March has also Thirty-one, 

In which we have more wind than fun. 

April, with its sun and showers, 
Has Thirty for its leaves and flowers. 

MAY, with frolic and with fun, 
Fills up the number Thirty-one. 

Only Thirty we have in JUNE; 
Its roses and sunshine are gone so soon ! 

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Remember 
now thy Creator 

in the 
days of thy 

youth. 



Ec. xii. /. 



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DAYS IN THE MONTH.— Continued. 



JULY again brings Thirty-one, 

And we toss the hay 'neath the Summer sun. 

AUGUST has Thirty-one as well; 
Hear the harvest chorus sw r ell ! 

September, with Thirty, is calm and still, 
And does its work in the busy mill. 

Of days to climb, and jump, and run, 
October contributes Thirty-one. 

November is so dreary and cold, 
I'm GLAD it has only Thirty all told. 

Hurrah! for Christmas comes in DECEMBER, 
And it has Thirty-one, I remember. 

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So teach us 
to number our 

days, 
that we may 

apply 

our hearts unto 

wisdom. 



Psalm xc, 12, 

8 4 



CHRISTMAS RHYMES. 



PERHAPS you think I am too small 
To be of any use at all. 
You're much mistaken, though; for I 
Can do lots, if I only try. 

But I can flay best of anything — 
I can use a top and string; 
Walk on stilts and look so tall, 
And very seldom have a fall ; 
Fly a kite, and jump and run, 
And every day have lots of fun. 

I can study, too, as well ; 

Read a little bit, and spell; 

Write some on my slate, and sing; 

But the best of everything 

Comes on Sunday — then I go 

To the Sunday School, you know. 

O, I didn't mean to say 

Sunday was better than Christmas day! 

For then our dear old friend Kris Kringle 

Comes along with a merry jingle, 

And if we've been good all the year, 

He'll not forget us, never fear. 

I really think he's coming now, 

So I must hurry and make my bow. 

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ANNIVERSARY EXERCISE. 



O 



^01) be merciful unto us and bless us; and 
cause His face to shine upon us.— 
Psalm Ixvii. I. 

GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for He is 
good ; for His mercy endureth for- 
ever. — Psalm cvii. I. 



F^EPART from evil and do good; seek 
peace and pursue it. — Psalm xxxiv. 14. 



1 



WILL arise and go to my father, and will 

say unto him, Father, I have sinned 

against heaven and before thee, and am 

no more worthy to be called thy son. — 

Luke xv. 18. 



OEEK ye the Lord while He may be found; 
call ye upon Him while He is near. — 
Is a. Iv. 6. 

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ITTLE children, keep yourselves from 
idols. — I 'John v. 21. 



f~\ SING unto the Lord a new song. — 
Psalm xcvi. I. 

"\ 7ERILY I say unto you, except ye be 
converted and become as little chil- 
dren, ye shall not enter into the kingdom 
of heaven. — Matt, xviii. 3. 



T^VERY good and perfect gift is from 
above. — James i. 17. 



Recite or sing — 

God is love, and little children 
Have His tender, watchful care; 

He will not forsake or leave us, 
But go w th us everywhere. 

[To be recited by nine small children, as near a size as 
possible, wearing large cards (suspended from their necks 
by ribbon or cord) bearing the initial letters, and turned 
as each verse is given — as in the beautiful exercise, of 
which one never wearies, u Feed my lambs."] 

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